Controls Engineer – Hybrid | Houston, TX

A leading U.S.-based engineering and systems integration firm with over four decades of industry excellence is hiring a Controls Engineer to join their Houston team. Known for their employee-owned model and consistent top rankings in engineering firm listings, this company offers a collaborative, growth-oriented environment where engineers can thrive on innovative industrial automation projects.

About the RoleThis hybrid Controls Engineer role is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in DCS/PLC/SCADA/HMI programming, industrial hardware design, and end-to-end systems integration. You’ll work on high-impact projects across energy, utilities, and infrastructure, leading technical development and supporting migrations to cutting-edge platforms like Ignition.

What You’ll Be DoingTechnical Execution

• Deliver process control systems using DCS/PLC/SCADA/HMI platforms

• Program and integrate systems including Allen Bradley PLCs and Ignition SCADA

• Design instrumentation, network architecture, and electrical layouts

• Support installation, testing, and startup phases for industrial control systems

• Maintain and evolve internal standards and documentation tools

• Reverse engineer legacy Wonderware systems and migrate them to Ignition Vision

Project Engagement

• Report project status, estimate completion timelines, and flag roadblocks

• Participate in project reviews, internal standups, and client meetings

• Align your work with customer specifications and evolving project scopes

• Offer input on risk management, engineering best practices, and technical feasibility

Business and Collaboration

• Build client relationships during project delivery

• Contribute to technical proposals and project estimates

• Collaborate with team members across remote and local offices

• Provide training and post-deployment support on Ignition platforms

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Controls, Chemical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering

• 2+ years of experience with control systems, commissioning, and SCADA/HMI platforms

• Strong experience with:

  • Ignition SCADA

  • Allen Bradley PLCs

  • Wonderware Archestra

  • Industrial design schematics (P&IDs, I/O lists, panel layouts, etc.)

• Familiarity with Ladder Logic, SFC, Structured Text, and/or Function Block

• Working knowledge of Python, JavaScript, C++, or .NET

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and collaboration tools (e.g., SharePoint)

Nice to Have

• Experience with Modbus, Emerson ROC/ABB Totalflow, or Red Lion hardware

• Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) and ISA S88 batch models

• Network design and virtualized environments

LocationHouston, TX (Hybrid – 2–3 days onsite)

Perks

• 100% employee-owned company

• Long-standing industry reputation

• Career growth in automation and integration technologies